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INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE SOCIAL SCIENCES AND DIGITAL HUMANITIES: COOPERATION, CULTURES, SOCIETIES AND AFRICAN PROCESSES OF DIGITALISATION SOUTH OF THE SAHARA
Appreciate for having insight in this important sector with digital era but I wonder about the role of regional collaboration in fostering digital sovereignty. Could a united approach across Sub-Saharan countries be more effective than individual efforts?” Or "What are your thoughts on how digital infrastructure development could be balanced with privacy and data sovereignty?
Thank you Dr. Nancy for capturing the employment sector with the increased huge gap in Sub-Sahanaran region through digital entrepreneurship which has clear potential benefits, I wonder about the structural challenges many women face in accessing technology, finance, and even digital literacy. Digital entrepreneurship can empower, but only if women have equitable access to the tools and networks needed to succeed. It might be interesting to explore how these structural barriers could be addressed in tandem with digital initiatives.
I appreciate for this highlight based on digitalization, gender policy responsiveness especially in the digital era that brings myriad opportunities but also challenges that can exacerbate existing inequalities. Many gender-responsive policies in Africa emphasize the importance of access to digital resources and skills development, yet we overlook systemic barriers such as limited internet infrastructure, high costs of digital devices, and data plans, especially in rural areas. Policies that don't address these structural barriers inadvertently hinder rather than enable women's economic empowerment. Moreover, social and cultural norms that restrict women's mobility or discourage them from pursuing careers in digital fields further limit the reach and effectiveness of such policies. I think this highlight we have to meet the target given the SDG's timeframe agenda is very closely to arrive.
Appreciate for having insight in this important sector with digital era but I wonder about the role of regional collaboration in fostering digital sovereignty. Could a united approach across Sub-Saharan countries be more effective than individual efforts?” Or "What are your thoughts on how digital infrastructure development could be balanced with privacy and data sovereignty?